Morristown Medical Center

Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, provides award-winning cancer care to patients in the New Jersey and New York metro area. We are a Major Clinical Affiliate of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the State’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. We have also received the Outstanding Achievement Award and Three Year Approval with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Our cancer center features:

A patient-focused environment

Multidisciplinary care

Board-certified physicians

Oncology professionals trained in nursing, social work, radiation therapy and other areas of expertise

Women's Cancer Center
Our board-certified experts diagnosis and treat cancers unique to women. Recognizing the importance of catching cancer prematurely, we provide an early detection program for cervical cancer, as well as an ovarian cancer screening trial. For women already diagnosed with a gynecological cancer, our center offers an array of treatment options, including minimally invasive robotic surgery and access to clinical trials with the Gynecologic Oncology Group.

Peter B. Doherty Urologic Cancer Center
We offer comprehensive care for both men and women with genito-urinary cancers. Our multidisciplinary team of board-certified urologists, surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and physicists work together to provide each patient with an individualized treatment plan. What’s more, we have the latest technology, including robotic surgery, CyberKnife radiosurgery and RealART Real-Time Treatment Planning.

Multidisciplinary Thoracic Tumor Program
Our program provides care to patients with cancers of the lung, mediastinum, pleura, esophagus and chest wall. Services include minimally invasive diagnostic procedures, radiation therapies, including CyberKnife and brachytherapy, and surgical techniques, such as video-assisted thoracic surgery.

Gastrointestinal Program
At Morristown Medical Center, we’re able to treat all types of gastrointestinal tumors, including esophageal, stomach, biliary tract (bile duct), small intestine, colon, rectal, liver and pancreatic cancers. Through our multidisciplinary clinics and conferences, each patient meets with our nurse navigator and our team of physicians specializing in surgery, radiation therapy and medical oncology, who review each case and recommend an individualized treatment plan. Some of our state-of-the-art services include 3D trans rectal ultrasound with ultrasound guided biopsy, radiofrequency ablation, endoscopic ultrasound and a hybrid procedure that combines laparoscopic and traditional surgery to treat malignant colon disease.

The Valerie Fund Children's Center
Part of Goryeb Children’s Hospital at Morristown Medical Center and Goryeb Children’s Center at Overlook Medical Center, the Valerie Fund Children’s Center provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with cancers and blood disorders.

Treatment and Support Services:

Radiation Oncology
We provide our patients with the most technologically-advanced radiation treatments available, including intensity-modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), image guided radiation therapy (IGRT), three dimensional (3-D) conformal external beam therapy, brachytherapy and high-performance linear accelerators with multileaf collimation. What’s more, Morristown Medical Center is the first and only hospital in the Northeast to offer cancer patients RealART Real-Time Treatment Planning – an enhancement to IGRT that adjusts radiation dosage throughout a course of treatment to match the changing size of tumors and organs at risk.

Medical Oncology
Our patients have access to chemotherapy treatments, blood tests and treatment for blood cancers and disorders – all provided in a relaxing supportive environment with personal DVD and CD players, books and magazines, refreshments and more.

New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED)
Morristown Medical Center participates in NJCEED – a program that helps Morris County residents 18 years of age or older without insurance find information about free or reduced cost cancer services. NJCEED provides comprehensive outreach, education and screening services for breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancers, and offers case management, navigation, tracking, follow-up care and assistance securing treatment.

Clinical Research
Participation in a clinical study gives eligible patients early access to promising new treatment, often at no additional cost, and is considered the highest standard of care when it is available. In addition to treatment studies, we offer trials related to screenings, quality of life and survivorship.

Genetic Services
People with a family history of cancer or those who have been previously diagnosed with cancer can assess their cancer risk through personalized consultations with a certified genetic counselor in a private and confidential setting. We also provide specialized support groups for individuals who have tested positive for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

Psychosocial Support and Counseling Services
At any time during treatment, our social workers can assist patients or their families with non-medical concerns related to diagnosis, treatment or hospitalization. These may include financial assistance, health care resources, work-related issues and home care or hospice needs. Private sessions with a counselor are also available for patients who wish to discuss any fears, anxieties or depression they may be experiencing.

Integrative Medicine Programs
At Morristown Medical Center, we provide meditation, stress reduction, guided imagery, yoga, massage therapy and Jin Shin Jyutsu, among other integrative medicine therapies, to help relax the minds and bodies of our patients both during and after their cancer treatment.